relieved

adjective

re·​lieved ri-ˈlēvd How to pronounce relieved (audio)
Synonyms of relievednext
: experiencing or showing relief especially from anxiety or pent-up emotions
relievedly adverb

Examples of relieved in a Sentence

I was relieved to hear that you're feeling better. He was greeted at the door by his much relieved mother.
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Suarez unleashed a loud roar, pumped both fists, and was swarmed by his jubilant (and relieved) teammates. Michelle Kaufman april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026 Another source noted that their peers seemed relieved but largely cynical and checked out in this negotiation, compared with the high levels of engagement in 2023. Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026 Picking up Houghton’s script, the director recalls feeling relieved. Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026 Ticktin explained to a relieved reporter. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relieved

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relieved was in 1850

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“Relieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieved. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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